I stumlbed across this brief article. Not sure just how valid the source is, but I'm sure a freeper will know...
Give them an inch and they’ll take a light-year..................
Nothing to see here....hey, what’s Charlie Sheen up to these days??
It’s real all right!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2722668/posts
The police are getting out of control shooting down innocent civilians (Tucson Las Vegas) and now this!
What I want to know is where does Daniels Stand on this?
The Barnes case does not allow random house to house searches. If this sherrif tries it he will discover that any evidence of criminality found would be forever suppressed as evidence at trial and the bad guy would get away.
Thuggish Jack booted police. Where is the NRA in Indiana?
Remove Newton County Sheriff Don Hartman Sr.
Is this the Onion? It has to be...because this certainly can’t be happening in the USA.
On May 16, 2011, I was contacted by a reporter of an internet radio station. Her question concerned a recent Indiana Supreme Court decision, allowing police officers to make random warrantless searches. I advised her that I was not clear on that particular ruling; she then asked how the Sheriff’s Office conducted searches of residences. I informed her that searches were only conducted with a warrant, probable cause or when an officer is in hot pursuit. When questioned about the Supreme Court ruling, I advised her that as police officers, we enforce those laws set forth by our legislative branch. This reporter then asked about the violation of Constitutional Rights. This State Supreme Court ruling in my opinion cannot override our U.S. Constitutional Rights and I’m sure this state ruling will be revisited.
When I was asked about my thoughts on random searches and how people would react, I gave her the scenario of looking for a criminal or escapee. I advised her that if people were aware of this situation, they would gladly let you search a detached garage, outbuilding, etc., if it meant keeping them safe, but this would only be after securing permission.
This court ruling is just open for lawsuits if a police officer would attempt a random search without due cause. Somewhere in this conversation things were definitely taken out of context. I'm now quoted as saying the Sheriff's Office will be conducting random house to house searches.
I want the citizens of Newton County to rest assured that no member of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office will enter the property of another person without first having a warrant or probable cause to do so. I strongly stand behind my oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America, as well as that of the State of Indiana.
Chief might be on our side by making the point real.
Was this thug elected to office?
Under what party?
What happens to your goods when a “random house search” brings light-fingered officers into your home?
You won’t have any recourse if your jewelry, coins or valuables disappear.
Good luck butt hole...try that sh!t in Texas, and for sure in our neighborhood, "you're a dead man intruding!"
Wait til the “cops_can_do_no_wrong_and_how_dare_you_question_their_authority” contingent of JBT boot-lickers here at FR show up to defend this idiot sheriff.
Ross Perot also wanted to conduct door door searches to confiscate guns.
Hang on a second...
The original reporter may have *GROSSLY* misquoted/misrepresented the Sheriff.
The use case given was a suspect running into a neighborhood with cops in pursuit. Would the sheriff search for him and how?
After the original interview, the Sheriff made it *very* clear that he had been misquoted (at best). He stated that in the example given, his deputies would contact each home, explain the situation and REQUEST PERMISSION to search garages & outbuildings. He further stated that the recent, inflammatory court ruling would have NO impact on his commitment to defend & uphold the constitution.
Don’t be a gullible, knee-jerking rube and accept some internet reporter’s (with an undetermined agenda) unverified story at face value. Also, don’t take my word for it either — look it up yourself. I think you will come away with some serious questions for the interviewer (Bricker) just as I have.